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This fascinating, often-funny and sometimes-controversial collection of quotations from Michelle Obama gives a revealing insight into the life and mind of the new First Lady. Featuring her thoughts on the election campaign and how she sees her role in the White House, this timely and inspirational compendium draws on a range of sources including press interviews, speeches and Michelle's own writing to share her reflections on:

- the juggling act between work and motherhood

- her own journey from Chicago's South Side to Princeton and Harvard

- the women who have influenced her, and

- controversial issues such as racism and the war in Iraq.

It's an inspiring collection that gives a quick and fascinating glimpse into this intriguing woman's view of the world.

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Lisa Rogak is the New York Times bestselling author of over 40 books on a wide variety of topics, from writers and their cats to sabbaticals to cemeteries in New England.Through the years, in addition to writing books on an almost-schizophrenic range of topics, she has published newsletters and books, started a greeting card company for dogs and cats, bought and sold vintage funeral equipment, and served as ghostwriter. Today she is content just to write books.A classically-trained pianist, she plays jazz & blues piano and upright bass and accordion with a variety of ensembles.(Author's Official Website)